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Athletics Notes: 9/8/25

  By Tim Byrnes A’s batters made a decision to see some pitches for a  change, and the transformation was immediate! The A’s drew 16 walks in the series against the Angels and scored 30 runs to take 2-of-3 games.

The TEN: 9/8/2025

(“The TEN” is not a top ten but ten items worth being included in “The TEN”)

Norwalk Holds off Pasadena

Norwalk lined up and picked up another victory. By Marcus Castillo (Norwalk) – Norwalk survived Pasadena’s strong second half with a 42-34 victory Friday night at Norwalk High School. 

San Gabriel Quashes El Monte’s Homecoming Celebration, 28-21

By Rich Whittington (El Monte) The San Gabriel Matadors handed El Monte its first loss of the 2025 season Friday evening, defeating the Lions 28-21, in front of a sizable Homecoming assembly at El Monte’s own Lions Stadium.

Alhambra Beats Temple City, 27-7

By Ron Vrooman (Alhambra) – It looked ugly at times, but the Alhambra Moors were able to overcome a slow start to post a 27-7 victory over the visiting Temple City Rams on Friday night.

Athletics Notes:9/5/25

By Tim Byrnes Deja Vu? Nah, deja vu can be a good thing. More like flashbacks!

The TEN: 9/5/2025

(“The TEN” is not a top ten but ten items worth being included in “The TEN”)

The TEN: 9/3/2025

(“The TEN” is not a top ten but ten items worth being included in “The TEN”)

NFL: Notes & Numbers

By Tim Byrnes With the 2025 NFL season upon us, questions and predictions dominate the minds of fans and media talking-heads alike. Will Philly go back-to-back or will the Chiefs retake the Lombardi Trophy? Will either team even make it that far? Every fan is convincing themselves, at this moment, that their team has a […]

Mid Valley High School Football Top 12

Damien remains at the top after a big win over JSerra. Downey is still right there with a close call over Orange Vista. Charter Oak moved up with a huge win over Upland at Sofi. Bishop Amat and St. Paul both took a fall while Baldwin Park joined the party by outscoring Covina.